Greensboro Assault Attorneys Providing Comprehensive Assault Defense Representation
Being accused of a violent crime can cause people to assume the worst about you. As such, assault charges come with the risk of criminal consequences like fines and jail time, as well as noncriminal consequences impacting employment and community standing.
Our assault attorneys at Aberle & Connolly, PLLC, are dedicated to helping you with all aspects of your case. They utilize more than 30 years of combined legal experience in criminal law and a reputation for effective client advocacy to help you fight or otherwise resolve your assault charges and any lingering problems associated with them.
Assault Attorneys Offering Strategic Violent Crime Defense
Assault and battery refer to the act of physically harming or attempting to harm another person. It is further broken down into more specific categories and scenarios, including (but not limited to):
- Simple assault: The least severe form of assault, involving threats of harm or minor injuries. Typically, a weapon is not involved.
- Simple affray: A public fight between two or more people that causes others to feel fear or alarm.
- Assault inflicting serious bodily injury: An assault results in serious bodily harm, which could include broken bones, significant cuts or injuries requiring medical treatment. This is also known as aggravated assault.
- Assault on a female: This charge is specifically for cases where a male perpetrator assaults a female victim.
- Assault with a deadly weapon: Someone uses a weapon, such as a knife or gun, to threaten or harm another person. Even if no injuries occur, the presence of a weapon elevates the severity of the offense.
- Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill: This is a more serious charge involving the use of a deadly weapon with the specific intention to cause death. The intent behind the action is a critical factor, and our assault attorneys will stress this in your defense.
- Assault on a government official: An assault on someone performing their official duties, such as a police officer or firefighter. The law provides extra protection for these individuals, leading to more severe punishments. A related but more serious charge would be assault with a deadly weapon on a government official.
- Sexual assault: Any sexual contact or behavior occurring despite lack of consent or with someone who is incapable of consenting. This can include a range of actions, such as unwanted touching, forced sexual intercourse, or other forms of sexual coercion or manipulation.
While domestic violence incidents are often charged using assault statutes like those listed above, they may be treated differently by prosecutors and judges. Please visit our domestic violence page, where we discuss this issue in greater detail and explain how our assault attorneys can help.
Speak To A Criminal Defense Attorney About Your Assault Charges For Free
From our office in Greensboro, our assault attorneys at Aberle & Connolly, PLLC, serve clients throughout Guildford County. To discuss your criminal charges and learn more about your rights and legal options, contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Just call 336-900-5452 or submit an online contact form.